Student, Labourer (Transit)
Job Number: 2476
Job Type: Student
Location: 85 Chandler Dr - Transit-Chandler Dr Mtce Fac
Job Category: Transportation
Number of Positions: 3
Department: Passenger Facilities and Amenities
Division: Transportation Services
Hours of Work: up to 24 hours per week
Union: Unifor 4304
Grade: Student Grade 07
Salary Range: $19.47 - $21.64
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Cleans entire bus interior by vacuuming, dusting, washing bus floors, walls, ceiling, windows, stanchions, seats, and dash area. Disinfects as needed/assigned. Also cleans and maintains shop area.
- Visual concentration and attention to detail are constantly required. Sitting, standing, stretching, bending, and twisting are required when cleaning. Works in a shop area 100% of the time.
- Follows legislation (e.g., health and safety, WHMIS) and takes steps to mitigate risks associated with chemicals, vehicle emissions, noise, moving vehicles/equipment, and other materials in the workplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Reading, writing, and math skills, attention to detail, plus 1 year of general labour experience.
- Ability to work independently, while also following instructions.
- Communication skills to exchange information with others (e.g., supervisor, co-workers) and participate as an effective team member.
- Functional knowledge of the proper and safe operation and use of equipment related to job duties.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Region of Waterloo invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
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